Johnsonville recalls more than 48,000 pounds of frozen cheddar and bacon pork patties

Johnsonville has recalled approximately 48,371 pounds of raw ground pork patty products that may be contaminated.(Photo: Provided/ USDA)

More than 48,000 pounds of raw ground pork patties are being recalled after they were found to be potentially contaminated with black rubber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service

The recall of Johnsonville, LLC, bacon and cheddar ground pork patties was announced Friday. The raw ground frozen pork patties were produced and packaged on Sept. 27, 2018, Oct. 17, 2018 and Oct. 18, 2018.

The problem was discovered when the firm received three consumer complaints regarding black rubber in the product. FSIS was notified on Jan. 17. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, the USDA said.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Johnsonville Consumer Relations, at 888-556-2728.